Traffic Management: Div Com devises regulations
SRINAGAR: In pursuance to the directions given by High Court in respect of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding traffic management, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting in which he devised regulations to curb traffic congestion. The Divisional Commissioner constituted six no parking zones including Lal Chowk to Dalgate, Lal Chowk […]
Congregational prayers held at Jamia Masjid for first time since Aug 5
Srinagar: Congregational prayers were held on Wednesday at the historic Jamia Masjid here for the first time since the Centre abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories. The authorities had sealed all the entry points to the mosque on August 5, the day the government announced […]
SC decides to examine constitutional validity of Citizenship Amendment Act
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to examine the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), but refused to stay its operation. The newly amended law seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Jain and Parsi communities who came to the country from Pakistan, Bangladesh and […]
UN concerned over violence during protests against CAA; urges respect for freedom of expression
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for respect for the rights of freedom of opinion and expression as he voiced concern over the violence and alleged use of excessive force by security personnel in India during protests against the Citizenship Act. According to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), members of Hindu, Sikh, […]
Pak PM summons emergency meeting to discuss Musharraf verdict
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday summoned an emergency meeting of his party’s core committee to discuss the conviction of Pervez Musharraf, a day after the powerful army said the verdict caused “pain and anguish” in the armed forces. The meeting will also discuss matters related to legislation regarding the extension of services of […]
Cong to take out ‘Save India-Save Constitution’ march at all state capitals on Dec 28
New Delhi: The Congress would organise a ‘Save India-Save Constitution’ march at all state capitals on December 28 to mark its foundation day and protest the “anti-people policies” of the Narendra Modi government. Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal said on Wednesday that the series of marches would be in continuation of the momentum generated […]
India should take urgent action to tackle air pollution: WHO
Madrid: India should take “urgent action” to tackle air pollution as the levels of toxic air in many cities of the country are much higher than the recommended guidelines, which could have a major impact on people’s health, WHO Director Maria Neira said. Several studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centre for Science […]